Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

chocolate crinkle cookie with bite out on parchment paper

5 from 2 votes

These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are infused with cocoa for a rich and fudgy flavor, then dipped in powdered sugar for their classic crackled coating! They are the absolute perfect Christmas cookie!

Prep Time1 25

Cook Time12

Total Time1 37

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Author: Tiffany Azure

Ingredients

1 oz cocoa powder sifted
2 tbsp butter softened
½ cup sugar
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ cup powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

Beat together the cocoa powder and the softened butter to create a thick paste. Beat in the sugar, followed by the egg and the vanilla extract.
Once the mixture is smooth and glossy, stir in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Chill for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 340F and line two trays with baking parchment.
Roll the dough into scant tablespoon sized balls, then roll them in the powdered sugar, shaking off any excess.
Space the cookies at least 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared trays and bake for 12 minutes until puffed and crackled.
Leave to cool on the trays before transferring the cookies to an airtight container where they’re best eaten within 3 days.

Notes

This recipe yields crinkle cookies with a slightly fudgy middle, not unlike a double chocolate chip cookie. If you would like a firmer cookie, bake them for 14 minutes. They will puff up a little more in the oven though, so won’t look as good on Christmas cookie platters or in cookie boxes.

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